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Abnormal Heart? UPDATE Original Post: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...mal-heart.html So, I took our Magnus to see the cardiologist today. He's been diagnosed with Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). If you aren't sure what it is - you can read about it in the link below. Because this vessel didn't close on its own, it needs to be done surgically. With surgery he can still live a very good and full life. Without the surgery, he's been given a year or so to live. Poor little guy. He's getting to be VERY expensive. So, while I'm pretty stressed about the cost - I'm happy to know that there is something that can be done and that we'll get the chance to have him around for many years! Surgery isn't scheduled yet, but she (the cardiologist) would like to do it within the next month or two. I say the sooner the better! Patent Ductus Arteriosus - Congenital Heart Disease of Dogs |
Oh gee, sorry to hear about this problem - but relieved that something can be done about it - sort of a double edged sword, isn't it. How old is he? I'm hoping that other than this he is basically healthy. You are taking such good care of him! You are a good Yorkie parent:D |
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This is my first (and probably last) dog. Talk about stressful! |
Contact your breeder....this is a concern for the breeder and surely it is included in the contract/health guarantee you got from your breeder. She should be assuming the majority of the cost incurred for this testing/surgery......good luck with your baby and the impending surgery. |
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Thanks so much for the update.... I was on pins & needles lol! I'm so sorry that surgery is needed, but happy that Magnus can be helped. Thank God he found a great Mom! You will both be in my prayers!!!! |
Oh gosh, so sorry to hear he will need surgery - I know that's a major expense and probably not anticipated. I'm so happy you're giving him a chance at life though - bless your heart. Can you contact the breeder to see if they can help w/ the surgery as well? |
So sorry to hear about the impending surgery and diagnosis. It sounds scary but it sounds like you found a great cardiologist. It will feel good to get this past you. Keep us posted. Hugs and prayers. |
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Thanks for your good luck wishes :) |
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Thank you very much. I really appreciate your thoughts and the fact that you posted on my original post to see what was happening. I'm waiting to hear back about a final cost and when we can do the surgery. Its amazing how quickly this little guy has become a part of our family. I'm totally smitten with him :) |
Thanks, Wylie's mom and Cha Cha. Wylie's Mom - Its a HUGE expense. Its almost embarrassing to admit we'd spend this kind of money on a dog. The appointment yesterday was over $900 and the surgery is anywhere from $4500 to $5500. I've been pretty stressed over it - But we'll still survive - lol. I honestly don't see a point in contacting the breeder. I wasn't too impressed with her from the onset. She was all about the money. When I said we'd "take him" - she says "Can't say I'm going to miss him" and then turned to the mom and said "hahaha - you lost your baby today". So, yeah. We're just going to take care of him ourselves and move past it. Cha Cha - The cardiologist seems REALLY good - I felt very confident in here. So,that's a good sign! Thanks again everyone. So, so much! |
Our little Mia was diagnosed by the vet the day we brought her home, back in March. She had the surgery at UT Vet Hospital, and just today we took her back there for her final ultrasound. She passed with flying colors and will now live a completely normal life. By the way, our breeder refunded our money so we could put it toward her surgery; maybe yours would do the same. Good luck! |
We have had a few pups over the years with PDA. One recent one who is still with us is Londyn. Every one of them were caught early enough that there was no long term damage. That is key in these repairs. So happy that you are able to provide this surgery for Magnus. That is a very high price ... maybe the cost is more in CA? I don't know. But I believe the average around here is $3,000 - $3,500 And, of course, it is important that you have a surgeon with a good reputation that you trust. Please keep us posted. |
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Its so reasurring to hear good things! What was the recovery like? What should I expect? |
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This clinic seems quite high and from what I've read - it is. Apparently, Its got a great reputation with other vets and is why they use them. Hopefully after his surgery - we can follow up with our own vet... who isn't quite as pricey! |
Mia's recovery was fairly easy and didn't take too long. She was pretty active within a day or two of coming home, and they sent a pain med to give her each day for the first week or more. They had her wear a body sock so she wouldn't bother her stitches; it was like a stretchy bandage that had holes for head , front legs and bottom. We didn't have any problems at all during her recovery. I hope you're little one has a good experience, too. |
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Cheers and good luck Quad & Gina:aimeeyork |
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The surgeons who do these repairs are used to the tiny size. :) As for recovery, they are amazing and usually are up and buzzing around in a day or two. |
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Whatever it was, that is great that Megan lived a long life with you! :) |
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I totally understand what your position was. Our kids are all grown - and we're (at this time in our lives) in a position to do it. A few years ago - I wouldn't have been to do it either. You were very fortunate to have had her for 15 yrs. Magnus was given a 5 out of 6 rating, meaning the sounds around his heart are quite bad. They never said anything about 50/50 chance. They just said its VERY successful and that withouth it, he will only survive to be "about" a year or so. |
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Been there done that, $30,000+ later...broke...but worth every single solitary loan I took out! lol Good luck, so glad to hear your willing to go the distance for your family member! AWESOME!!! |
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Oh my gosh! Why was it $30,000?? I can't even imagine. I can't see my husband allowing me to spend that lol |
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My (ex)husband (we now share custody) would give his last cent for the pups...they are family members in our lives... We had a puppymill bred dog...she was very sick when we got her and has been sick most of her 9 years, she has required eye surgery, knee surgery, hip surgery (both sides) and suffers from a very bad immune system, allergies, food intolerance, ear/eye infections and unknown sudden illness that requires hospitalization with IVfluids etc., I can no longer count the amount of times we had thought we were losing her...anyway she is doing well. We also adopted 2 Biewers, 1 was deaf and had a heart issue as well, we thought it was under control but she suddenly succumbed, (IT WAS NOT PDA, I wish it was), her sister had Leukeimia (dont' tell the Biewer breeders I said that, they hate the truth) and I suspect a heart condition as well, she got sick as well. I knew I wouldn't have them long but am still oh so grateful I had them at all....love the pups no matter what they cost! |
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Oh, okay - I thought you paid that for a pup with PDA. I was thinking this was going to be costing us a lot more than we anticipated! That's truly awesome that you do that. Sounds like you have a huge heart for the poor little things. I admire that. I don't know that I could do it - it upsets me too much. Even now I'm losing all kinds of sleep... worrying. Just my personality :/ |
FRUSTRATED. So, its been almost 6 weeks since I took Magnus to see the cardiologist. Within 2 days of seeing her (the cardiologist) - I told her we wanted to do the surgery. I feel as though I'm getting the runaround. She told me she wanted to do it within a month or 2. Two months is fast approaching and still nothing. I hound them every single week for a surgery date and an actual price. Is this normal? Her assistant tells me they're trying to get prices on everything they need (coil etc). Magnus is still doing great - acting like a normal little puppy - but I'm concerned that getting to the point where he can HAVE the surgery is going to take too long and he'll start showing signs of the PDA that will be irreversible. Big ole SIGHS! |
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